Heart wrenching, heart breaking


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Got myself a little(ok sometimes a lot!!!) teary-eyed in a theater. Men are guilty too and no, its not just something in their eyes!!

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Boys Don't Cry (1999,  R)
Boys Don't Cry
Excellent potrayal of Teena Brandon by Swank. Brutal and honest....
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Old Yeller (1957,  G)
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Brian's Song (1970,  G)
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Kramer vs. Kramer (1979,  PG)
Kramer vs. Kramer
Hoffman + Streep = Academy awards success. My favourite thespians. This movie is 30 years old and I have watch it countless times. My favourite scene till today is still little Billy and Ted Kramer during the dinner/ice cream part where Billy challenges his father by skipping dinner and going straight for dessert. Definitely a 4.5 stars drama.
5
Sophie's Choice (1982,  R)
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Terms of Endearment (1983,  PG)
7
The Killing Fields (1984,  R)
The Killing Fields
Dr. Haing S Ngor dominates this movie. Apparently he had never acted before. It tells the true story of Dith Pran, played by Cambodian survivor Haing S. Ngor, and his journey to escape the Khmer Rouge death camps which is an awful moment in human history. A movie that it is not easy to watch. Brutal and honest , the scene at the French embassy was the hardest to bear. My only gripe was that during certain scenes, the translation was poor some subtitles would have been much appreciated
8
The Natural (1984,  PG)
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The Color Purple (1985,  PG-13)
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Beaches (1988,  PG-13)
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Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey (1988,  PG-13)
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Glory (1989,  R)
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My Girl (1991,  PG)
14
Untamed Heart (1993,  PG-13)
Untamed Heart
A large tub of popcorn, a box of tissues would be handy and u r good to go. A rare treasure of a movie
15
Not Without My Daughter (1991,  PG-13)
Not Without My Daughter
I cringed to think how were the people's response/reactions to this film as it was released during the height of Persian Gulf War. I understand that this was based on a true story, Betty Mahmood's story. Some claimed that it was completely one sided,that it was being overly manipulative at times I personally found this to be a powerful film about culture clashes that is terrifying real. The lead,Sally Field delivers a first-rate performance and kept me riveted to the screen, praying for her escape, felt her frustrations and celebrating her triumph
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Lorenzo's Oil (1992,  PG-13)
Lorenzo's Oil
A true story and a damn good one. Its about a boy named Lorenzo who was diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a degenerative nerve disorder that afflicts only little boys and is always fatal. Makes one believes in miracles after this beautiful masterpiece
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Schindler's List (1993,  R)
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Rudy (1993,  PG)
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Philadelphia (1993,  PG-13)
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Forrest Gump (1994,  PG-13)
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Braveheart (1995,  R)
Braveheart
Brilliant director and actor,Mel Gibson. A movie that one never cease to be amazed, truly majestic
22
Ghosts of Mississippi (1997,  R)
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Titanic (1997,  PG-13)
Titanic
The Titanic. Unsinkable, it was claimed until an iceberg changed everything. I don t think I will ever get bored of this movie. When it came out in 1997, I saw it for the very 1st time, I was in awe. Still am. The cinematography and the special effects kept me riveted. It gives you the feeling of almost being there on the ship itself. A visual grandeur indeed. The 2 leads were superb, amazing chemistry.To date, my favourite scene is where L.DeCaprio and Kate Winslet flying at the ship's front. The sinking of the great ship is no secret and certain scenes were so hauntingly sad .Every creak and groan of the ship was audible when watching it on a good quality DVD.
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Life Is Beautiful (La Vita č bella) (1998,  PG-13)
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Saving Private Ryan (1998,  R)
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999,  R)
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Pay It Forward (2000,  PG-13)
Pay It Forward
You will feel what they are feeling through their good and bad times. Its inspiring your mind and soul, to make a difference...
28
Antwone Fisher (2002,  PG-13)
Antwone Fisher
Curious about Denzel 's directing debut and he starred in it as well, I decided to watch this. It is from an adaption of the book Finding Fish, based on the remarkable true memoirs of Antwone Fisher. This is truly a heartfelt story,the story of obstacles overcome. with impressive acting from Derek Luke. It is extremely difficult to remain dry eyed for long. A movie that I will not forget easily and a salute is in order.
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We Were Soldiers (2002,  R)
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I Am Sam (2002,  PG-13)
I Am Sam
An inspiring tale that stays with you. It can be emotionally draining, cried buckets watching this!
31
A Walk to Remember (2002,  PG)
A Walk to Remember
A truly wonderful surprise. I expected a typical teen movie instead its a beautiful and heartbreaking story. This is a walk I will remember always
32
House of Sand and Fog (2003,  R)
House of Sand and Fog
Ben Kingsley is superb in the movie, he dominates the screen as an Iranian colonel trying to maintain order in his life in America. Connelly was pretty impressive too even though I don t quite like her character in this film. Portrayed here as a depressed weakling and I couldnt master a single shred of sympathy for her, she could have save herself a whole load of trouble if she had bothered to open her mails. . The story is sad and poignant, a tragedy of shattered dreams.
33
Monster (2003,  R)
Monster
I did not see Charlize Theron, instead I saw Aileen Wuornos. I was disturbed and yet completely riveted with this movie. Aileen is a serial killer, a ruined soul and yet you would end up feeling sympathetic. It's depressing engaging, engrossing, and realistic. After that, I needed a silly comedy to lighten up.
34
21 Grams (2003,  R)
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The Passion of the Christ (2004,  R)
36
The Notebook (2004,  PG-13)
The Notebook
A celebration of deep, profound love. Even my hubby who shys away from love stories was misty eyed, he blamed it on dust and what's not, of course.
37
Cinderella Man (2005,  PG-13)
Cinderella Man
Ron Howard + Russell Crowe = winner
38
Away from Her (2006,  PG-13)
Away from Her
This movie sparkles. It is a remarkable debut by young director Sarah Polley and what a fantastic direction from her. Julie Christie is luminous in this role as a woman in the early stages of Alzheimer. Gordon Pinsent plays the devoted husband of almost 50 years who experiences the pain of seeing his beloved Fiona decay mentally. A truly memorable gem.
39
Hotel Rwanda (2005,  PG-13)
Hotel Rwanda
Such a powerful historical drama. A true account of a hotel manager, Paul Rusesabagina who gave sanctuary and saved the lives of 1,200 people in the hotel he is working despite the danger to himself and his family.
This is a time when a million members of the Tutsi tribe were killed by members of the Hutu tribe in a massacre.Don Cheadle's performance is extraordinary here.An excellent fiction based on real moments and this film is rated as one of the most 100 inspirational films of all time.
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Freedom Writers (2007,  PG-13)
Freedom Writers
This is based on a true story of at-risk students attending Woodrow Wilson High in Long Beach. Hilary Swank is luminous as the school teacher Erin Gruwell, fondly called by her students as Mrs G. A truly moving film with brilliant storyline.
41
Daddy's Little Girls (2007,  PG-13)
Daddy's Little Girls
A decent flick with some heartwarming moments but lack in direction n plot
42
Atonement (2007,  R)
Atonement
How old do you have to be to tell the difference between right and wrong? The Quote. Brilliantly directed and acted
43
August Rush (2007,  PG)
August Rush
The music is incredible, a movie that will sing to your soul. Superb modern day fairy tale....
44
Seven Pounds (2008,  PG-13)
Seven Pounds
Simply magnifient! A treasure of a movie that I m looking forward to keep.
45
Fanaa (2006,  Unrated)
Fanaa
a superb collaboration between the actors Aamir Khan n my fave, Kajol. Its a beautiful love story with wonderful songs and really breathtaking scenery.
46
Veer Zaara (Veer-Zaara) (2004,  Unrated)
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Devdas (2002,  Unrated)
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House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu) (2004,  PG-13)
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Jesus of Nazareth (,  Unrated)
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Reservation Road (2007,  R)
Reservation Road
Emotionally wrenching drama about dealing with loss of one who is near and dear. A tale of anger, revenge, and great courage. Great casts, a good enough thriller.
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The End of the Affair (1999,  R)
The End of the Affair
Two very gifted stars brought Graham Greene's novel to life. Also masterfully constructed by writer-director Neil Jordan. Ralph Fiennes has a face made to make period pictures, he plays a brooding novelist who loves Moore 's character with an obsessive passion and Moore was perfect, gave a heartfelt performance of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage. The film is set in London in the early 1940s, wonderful cinematography. A truly sad, beautiful and passionate story not to be missed.

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